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During April, we invited friends and supporters to send messages of thanks to the volunteers who make our work possible. Volunteer professional counselors, as well as volunteer receptionists, give generously of their time to provide free, no-appointment, anonymous counseling to the community. Thank you to everyone who sent a message! Here are some of the… continue reading

For each Spanish speaker seeking help at Walk-In Counseling Center, Rebecca L. offers a warm and welcoming presence – and a wealth of counseling experience. With an LPCC counseling license and Spanish honed by 3 ½ years in the Dominican Republic with the Peace Corps, Rebecca is committed to helping all Walk-in clients, particularly those… continue reading

Presented by Emily Krekelberg Training Description: With low commodity prices, high debt loads, and challenging weather in recent years, farmers are experiencing a high amount of stress. It can be challenging to know how to approach someone under a lot of stress, especially if we don’t have a lot of understanding about their perspective. In… continue reading

In-person counseling resumed January 6 during some clinics at our house at 2421 Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis. All Monday, Wednesday and Friday early afternoon clinics (1-3 pm) are accessible in person and virtually. The full virtual clinic schedule is continuing as before. For the schedule and instructions, click here. Please help spread the word about… continue reading

Glenn Hirsch says he decided to study psychology when he was in community college, “trying to figure myself out… I was having some mental health issues at the time.” That interest turned into a fruitful career, which currently includes being president of the board at Walk-In Counseling Center. Originally from Los Angeles, Glenn decided to he… continue reading

Many thanks to Lisa Borneman, DSW, MSW, LICSW, for presenting a training on trauma informed care on Dec. 13! Watch our website or sign up for our newsletter to get notices about upcoming trainings. Trainings are free for Walk-In volunteers. All others may attend for a nominal fee.

Walk-In Counseling Center recognizes the value of growing and supporting a diverse group of licensed mental health professionals to fill unmet community needs and improve the delivery of mental health services.In an effort to support diversity within the metropolitan Twin Cities mental health provider community, Walk-In is pleased to announce the 2023 Walk-In Counseling Center… continue reading

If you go to a Walk-In clinic seeking help, one of the warm-voiced counselors you might speak to is Amanda A. Amanda is one of the students working on her counseling licensure after working for several years in the mental health field. She already has training in substance abuse counseling and has found her internship… continue reading

Thanks to your amazing generosity, we raised just over $7,000 on Give to the Max Day! We are still working to meet our 1:1 match by Dec. 31. All donations from new donors, and all increases in giving over 2021, are eligible for the match, up to $25,000. To make your year-end tax-deductible donation, click… continue reading

Gary S., a psychologist and now a team consultant at Walk-in Counseling Center, decided one winter day in 1991 to pick up and move overseas. The journey turned into a years-long, life-changing stint in which he lived on three continents. He remembers that day well. “I was in my garden-level office at [a Minneapolis agency.]… continue reading